Citroen C3 vs Maruti Swift
Should you buy Citroen C3 or Maruti Swift? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen C3 price starts at Rs 6.23 Lakh ex-showroom for Puretech 82 Live (Petrol) and Maruti Swift price starts Rs 6.49 Lakh ex-showroom for LXi (Petrol). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Swift has 1197 cc (CNG top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Swift has a mileage of 32.85 km/kg (Petrol top model).
C3 Vs Swift
| Key Highlights | Citroen C3 | Maruti Swift |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.11,81,690* | Rs.10,70,351* |
| Mileage (city) | 15.18 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1199 | 1197 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Citroen C3 vs Maruti Swift comparison
- Citroen C3
- Puretech 82 Live (Petrol) 6.23 Lakh*
- Puretech 82 Feel (Petrol) 7.52 Lakh*
- Top SellingPuretech 82 Shine (Petrol) 8.10 Lakh*
- Puretech 82 Shine DT (Petrol) 8.25 Lakh*
- Shine Dark Edition (Petrol) 8.38 Lakh*
- Puretech 110 Shine DT (Petrol) 9.30 Lakh*
- Shine Turbo Dark Edition (Petrol) 9.58 Lakh*
- Puretech 110 Shine AT (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- Puretech 110 Shine DT AT (Petrol) 10.15 Lakh*
- Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT (Petrol) 10.19 Lakh*
Rs10.19 Lakh *VS - Maruti Swift
- LXi (Petrol) 6.49 Lakh*
- VXi (Petrol) 7.29 Lakh*
- VXi Opt (Petrol) 7.57 Lakh*
- VXi AMT (Petrol) 7.79 Lakh*
- VXi Opt AMT (Petrol) 8.06 Lakh*
- Top SellingZXi (Petrol) 8.29 Lakh*
- ZXi AMT (Petrol) 8.79 Lakh*
- ZXi Plus (Petrol) 8.99 Lakh*
- ZXi Plus DT (Petrol) 9.14 Lakh*
- ZXi Plus AMT (Petrol) 9.49 Lakh*
- ZXi Plus AMT DT (Petrol) 9.64 Lakh*
- VXi CNG (CNG) 8.20 Lakh*
- VXi Opt CNG (CNG) 8.46 Lakh*
- Top SellingZXi CNG (CNG) 9.20 Lakh*
Rs9.64 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.11,81,690* | Rs.10,70,351* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.22,496/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.20,791/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.50,267 | Rs.31,821 |
| User Rating | Based on 288 Reviews | Based on 374 Reviews |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | 1.2L PureTech 110 | Z12E |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1199 | 1197 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 33 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 108bhp@5500rpm | 80.46bhp@5700rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 15.18 | - |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 20.27 | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 19.3 | 25.75 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car. ✕ | Tilt | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 3981 | 3860 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1733 | 1735 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1604 | 1520 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 163 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Trunk Light Lighting for the boot area. It usually turns on automatically when the boot is opened. ✕ | - | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | - | Yes |
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Polar White With Cosmo Blue Steel Grey With Polar White Cosmo Blue Steel Grey With Cosmo Blue Platinum Grey +9 MoreC3 Colours | Pearl Arctic White Sizzle Red Magma Grey Sizzling Red With Midnight Black Roof Splendid Silver +4 MoreSwift Colours |
| Body Type | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | - | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | - |
| Anti Theft Alarm An alarm system that sounds when anyone tries to access the car forcibly or break into it. ✕ | - | Yes |
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ADAS
| Driver Attention Warning | - | Yes |
Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes |
| Over the Air (OTA) Updates | - | Yes |
| Google / Alexa Connectivity | - | Yes |
| Over Speeding Alert | - | Yes |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen A touchscreen panel in the dashboard for controlling the car's features like music, navigation, and other car info.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Citroen C3
- Quirky styling grabs eyeballs. Lots to customise too.
- Roomy cabin spacious enough for four 6-footers.
- Air-conditioning is super strong. Chills you in no time!
- Comfortable ride quality over a variety of roads. Confident at highway speeds too.
Maruti Swift
- Looks sporty with stylish elements and vibrant colours
- Good space for 4 adults
- Handles well with light controls
- Good features like 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay, and cruise control
- 6 airbags now come as standard
Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.
Maruti Swift
- Interior quality feels cheap
- No exciting new feature in the update
- Outright performance has reduced from before
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3 and Maruti Swift?
A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹ 6.23 Lakh & Maruti Swift price starts at ₹ 6.49 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen C3 is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen C3 and Maruti Swift?
A ) The mileage of C3 is 19.3 kmpl & the mileage of Swift is 25.75 kmpl. Maruti Swift gives better mileage than Citroen C3.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi